GREENWICH YOUTH LACROSSE

Creating fun, developing skills, and strengthening character for over 50 years.

 

Then

  • GYL was founded in February 1972 by L.C. Whitey Heist, Jack Davies, John Behne, and Sam Connor

  • GYL was originally organized under the Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Centre (OGRCC) and limited to residents of Old Greenwich and Riverside in grades 7-9.

Now

  • GYL is one of the largest and most successful town programs in USA Lacrosse

  • Over 1,000 girls and boys participate each year

  • Hundreds of volunteer coaches give their time to develop players

  • GYL’s operating model and focus on skill development has been replicated by numerous other programs

  • GYL’s leadership role in CONNY Lacrosse, the governing body of Connecticut lacrosse, has led to incredible opportunities for its members including the formation of the CONNY girls’ division

 
 

GYL is thankful to the Greenwich community for its ongoing support over the past 50 years and looks forward to the next 50 years ahead.